Fire Brigade
38. Kowloon Fire Station. Owing to the nature of the site at the corner of Prince Edward Road and Tong Mei Road, piling was necessary. This piling was started in January, 1952, and completed at the end of March, 1952, by which time tenders had been called for the main building. The accommodation provided in the Fire Station consists of an appliance room for five fire-fighting appliances, two ambulances, two tenders, a staff car and a number of trailer pumps. Living accommodation is provided for sixty firemen, six sub-officers, two Station officers and five senior officers. In addition, there are offices for the Fire Brigade staff stationed in Kowloon, a gymnasium and recreation room, a drill yard with a drill tower and properly fitted workshops for mechanics, carpenters, painters, sailmakers, etc.
39. Tsun Wan Fire Station. A small fire station was erected at Tsun Wan with accommodation for a 15 cwt. lorry and trailer pump and living accommodation for four firemen, together with a small watch room.
Department of Commerce & Industry
40. Sheung Shui Revenue Station. This revenue station, which was referred to in last year's report was completed in August, 1951.
Post Office
41. Alterations to Post Office Building. Work continued on the modernization and improvement of the Post Office Building generally, with particular reference to the portion of the building occupied by the Post Office. A goods lift and two mechanical hoists to facilitate the sorting of mail were installed.
42. Sham Shui Po Post Office. Working drawings were completed during the year for a sub post office at Sham Shui Po. It was decided, however, that the erection of this building should not be proceeded with.
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